Sr. Principal Software Engineer | Smartsheet | Remote (United States)

Posted 2025-09-08
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Smartsheet is a tech company with a human story to tell. We’re here to empower teams to manage projects, automate workflows, and rapidly build new secure solutions, using simple no-code tools. We’re revolutionaries – so for us changing the way the world works is all in a day’s work.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We are looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer in the platform pillar to build a top-tier software organization that will help design and implement Smartsheet&#8217;s next generation architecture. In this role, you will identify platform scale and performance challenges, build and lead strategic projects, mentor other engineers and can act as a lead on projects. You will drive positive change in the work environment with a consistent track record of delivering on commitments. You will communicate proactively and effectively to different kinds of audiences, including executives and non-technical stakeholders.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">You will report to our SVP of Engineering located in our UK office, or you may work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">You Will:</strong></p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Build scalable back-end services for the next generation of applications at Smartsheet (Kotlin, Java, GO, Python)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Solve challenging distributed systems problems and work with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Take part in code reviews and architectural discussions as you work with other software engineers and product managers</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Mentor junior engineers on code quality and other industry best practices</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Forge a strong partnership with product management and other key areas of the business</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Influence and mentor other teams of engineers, acting as a technical design mentor and providing architectural and design input</span></li>
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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">You Have:</strong></p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">12+ years software development experience building highly scalable, highly available applications</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">12+ years of programming experience with full stack technologies such Java, Kotlin or TypeScript</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">2+ years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience developing, documenting, and supporting REST APIs</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis</span></li>
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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Perks &amp; Benefits:</strong></p>
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<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Equity &#8211; Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with all offers</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Flexible Time Away Program, plus Incidental Sick Leave</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)</span></li>
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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Smartsheet provides a competitive range of compensation for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive bonus and RSU stock grant upon accepted offer. California &amp; New York: $248,400-$334,800 | All other US States: $230,000-$310,000</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Get to Know Us:</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us!</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, and Japan. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.</p>
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